At a glance
Capital
Madrid
Local Currency
Euro (€ or EUR)
Local Time
GMT + 2
Official Language
Spanish
Visa Information
Power
For Spain there are two associated plug types, types C and F. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and plug type F is the plug which has two round pins with two earth clips on the side. Spain operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
Local Weather
Spain has a predominantly warm Mediterranean climate, with dry summers and winters with balanced temperatures.
Tourism Website
Spain’s Official Tourism Website
Health Information
Vaccinations
Recommended Vaccinations for Spain
Health Tips
Transportation Advice
Car Seat Laws
Everyone in the vehicle must wear a seat belt at all times, and children have to be in the correct safety seat for their age and height. In Spain, children need to be over 135cms tall and over 12 years old before they can travel without a car seat.
Driving
If your foreign license is not in Spanish, you must always carry an official translation or an International Driving Permit (IDP).
Transportation Services
Renfe is an excellent national train system that runs most of the services in Spain. You can find taxi ranks at train and bus stations, or you can telephone for radio taxis. You can find more information about transportation in Spain here.
Local Airlines
Spain has an extensive network of internal flights. These are operated by both Spanish airlines and a handful of low-cost international airlines. Carriers include Air Europa, Iberia, Ryanair, and Volotea.
Emergency Services
Police
112
Fire Department
112
Ambulance
112
Other Things To Know
Tipping Customs
In Spain, tipping is entirely optional and it’s not very common. You may see people leaving small change at cafés and bars and someone tipping at an expensive restaurant. But most of the time you will not see anyone other than tourists leaving a tip.
Important Holidays
Safety Issues
Spain is one of the safest European countries to visit. There is little serious crime. A visitor to Spain should know that there is some pickpocket theft in the metros of the big cities and in crowded places that are frequented by tourists.
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